Interstellar Commercial Transports
These vessels represent the backbone of the interstellar economy, bridging colonies, trade stations, and industrial hubs. Designed by major corporate shipwrights, their configurations balance capacity, reliability, and long-range efficiency under the extreme conditions of the frontier trade corridors.
Tuaro-class Transport
Specifications
- Length: 150–160 m
- Displacement: ~30,000–36,000 t
- Propulsion: Dual fusion; long-service grav nodes
- Tunnel Drive: Type-B+/C-; 5.0 ly
- Endurance: 12–15 months
- Crew: 12–18
Role & Performance
Ad Astra colonial hauler; reliable with conservative maintenance requirements.
Cargo & Capacity
- Max cargo mass: 19,000–23,000 t; Hold volume: ~190,000–230,000 m³
- Dorsal crane track; forward utility bay for pallets & spares
Systems & Handling
- Approach radars & lidar; automated ballast for trim during partial loads
Crew & Facilities
- 6 single + 6–8 doubles; compact med-lock; drone cabinet
Bannon-class Fast Transport
Specifications
- Length: 130–145 m
- Displacement: ~20,000–26,000 t
- Propulsion: Dual fusion; sprint-biased grav suite
- Tunnel Drive: Type-C+ (fast commercial); 6.0 ly
- Endurance: 10–12 months
- Crew: 10–14
Role & Performance
Express parcels and critical spares; schedule-biased hull with minimal crew and rapid port ops.
Cargo & Capacity
- Max cargo mass: 10,000–14,000 t; Hold volume: ~90,000–140,000 m³
- High-throughput side loaders; quick-change pallet frames
Systems & Handling
- High-authority RCS pods; approach autopilot; reinforced gearboxes for sprint cycles
Crew & Facilities
- 6–8 doubles; combined mess/ready room; small spares locker
Bouzain-class Transport
Specifications
- Length: 145–155 m
- Displacement: ~28,000–33,000 t
- Propulsion: Dual fusion; economy grav thrusters
- Tunnel Drive: Type-B+; 5.0 ly
- Endurance: 12–14 months
- Crew: 10–16
Role & Performance
Balanced tramp freighter; good margins on mid-range colonial routes with mixed consignments.
Cargo & Capacity
- Max cargo mass: 18,000–21,000 t; Hold volume: ~170,000–210,000 m³
- Two-bay layout; ventral cargo lift; pallet conveyors
Systems & Handling
- Standard approach pack; 2× docking collars; container tally sensors
Crew & Facilities
- 6 single + 6 doubles; med locker; drone cradle
Changshu-class Transport
Specifications
- Length: 165–175 m
- Displacement: ~36,000–42,000 t
- Propulsion: Dual fusion; heavy-duty grav lattice
- Tunnel Drive: Type-C; 5.0 ly
- Endurance: 14–18 months
- Crew: 14–20
Role & Performance
Heavier belt hauler with reinforced cargo spines; endurance-focused maintenance scheme.
Cargo & Capacity
- Max cargo mass: 24,000–28,000 t; Hold volume: ~240,000–300,000 m³
- Four-lane container tracks; dorsal gantries; hazardous lockout bay
Systems & Handling
- Robust RCS; tow pins for barge assist; redundant ballast bladders
Crew & Facilities
- 12 single + 6 doubles; full workshop; med-bay with isolation alcove
Chelfrea-class Transport
Specifications
- Length: 140–150 m
- Displacement: ~26,000–31,000 t
- Propulsion: Dual fusion; efficient gravity nodes
- Tunnel Drive: Type-B+; 5.0 ly
- Endurance: 12–14 months
- Crew: 10–16
Role & Performance
Light container hauler; conservative hotel loads and easy port handling.
Cargo & Capacity
- Max cargo mass: 16,000–19,000 t; Hold volume: ~150,000–190,000 m³
- Side portals with telescoping loaders; overhead hoist track
Systems & Handling
- Precision approach pack; automated stowage plan optimizer
Crew & Facilities
- 5 single + 7 doubles; compact shop; emergency ward
Chorus-class Transport
Specifications
- Length: 155–165 m
- Displacement: ~30,000–36,000 t
- Propulsion: Dual fusion; balanced thruster grid
- Tunnel Drive: Type-C-; 5.0 ly
- Endurance: 12–15 months
- Crew: 12–18
Role & Performance
Standardized frame for mixed cargo; strong port compatibility and low downtime.
Cargo & Capacity
- Max cargo mass: 19,000–23,000 t; Hold volume: ~190,000–230,000 m³
- Dual-bay; forward machinery trunk; refrigerated locker option set
Systems & Handling
- 3-axis helm assist; container ID grid; tug-friendly bow sockets
Crew & Facilities
- 8 single + 6 doubles; med locker; lounge/mess combo
Deepstar-class Transport
Specifications
- Length: 195–210 m
- Displacement: ~62,000–72,000 t
- Propulsion: Dual high-endurance fusion cores; long-leg grav thrusters
- Tunnel Drive: Type-C (commercial); 5.0 ly
- Endurance: 16–20 months
- Crew: 20–30
Role & Performance
Long-hull capacity hauler for bulk consignments; optimized for low cost per tonne over frontier arcs.
Cargo & Capacity
- Max cargo mass: 38,000–48,000 t; Hold volume: ~420,000–520,000 m³
- Quad-bay layout with internal rail trams; heavy-lift dorsal gantries
Systems & Handling
- Bow thruster ring; redundant reaction wheels; tug sockets fore/aft
Crew & Facilities
- 16 single + 8 doubles; full med-bay; machine shop & spares mezzanine
Fast Delta-class Fast Transport
Specifications
- Length: 125–140 m
- Displacement: ~18,000–24,000 t
- Propulsion: Dual fusion; sprint-biased grav nodes
- Tunnel Drive: Type-C+ (fast commercial); 6.0 ly
- Endurance: 9–12 months
- Crew: 8–12
Role & Performance
Express courier-hauler hybrid optimized for speed, rapid port cycling, and high-priority delivery runs.
Cargo & Capacity
- Max cargo mass: 9,000–12,000 t; Hold volume: ~80,000–120,000 m³
- Rapid side loaders; roll-cage pallet frames; priority cargo lockers
Systems & Handling
- Sprint-rated attitude jets; approach autopilot; predictive collision grid
Crew & Facilities
- 6 doubles; compact med nook; quick-turn spares cabinet
Midas-class Transport
Specifications
- Length: 190–200 m
- Displacement: ~58,000–68,000 t
- Propulsion: Dual fusion; heavy cargo power buses
- Tunnel Drive: Type-C; 5.0 ly
- Endurance: 16–20 months
- Crew: 18–28
Role & Performance
GenCorp heavy freighter for bulk and specialty consignments; crew sized for continuous operations and maintenance rotations.
Cargo & Capacity
- Max cargo mass: 36,000–44,000 t; Hold volume: ~380,000–460,000 m³
- Three-bay heavy-lift arrangement; dorsal gantry cranes; sealed hazmat lockers
Systems & Handling
- High-inertia stabilizers; tug sockets; redundant ballast control
Crew & Facilities
- 14 single + 7 doubles; full med-bay; machine shop; 2× utility cutters
Green Goddess-class Transport
Specifications
- Length: 150–165 m
- Displacement: ~30,000–36,000 t
- Propulsion: Dual fusion; cold-chain power redundancy
- Tunnel Drive: Type-B+/C-; 5.0 ly
- Endurance: 12–14 months
- Crew: 12–18
Role & Performance
Agri-biostore reefer carrier with stabilized cargo environments and strict temperature control loops.
Cargo & Capacity
- Chilled capacity: 12,000–15,000 t equivalent; 140,000–180,000 m³
- Independent reefer loops; humidity zoning; sealed lockers
Systems & Handling
- Power-conditioned bus; backup chillers; contamination monitors
Crew & Facilities
- 8 single + 6 doubles; clean-room prep; food-safety lab nook
Aperion-class Transport
Specifications
- Length: 160–170 m
- Displacement: ~36,000–42,000 t
- Propulsion: Dual fusion; optimized grav suite
- Tunnel Drive: Type-C; 5.0 ly
- Endurance: 14–16 months
- Crew: 14–20
Role & Performance
Kinetics mid-hauler emphasizing smooth handling and network port compatibility for corporate logistics.
Cargo & Capacity
- Max cargo mass: 23,000–27,000 t; Hold volume: ~220,000–270,000 m³
- Container rails with smart locks; modular reefer inserts available
Systems & Handling
- Docking assist lidar; adaptive ballast; predictive load balance
Crew & Facilities
- 10 single + 6 doubles; compact med; drone bay
Lassen-class Transport
Specifications
- Length: 175–190 m
- Displacement: ~44,000–52,000 t
- Propulsion: Dual fusion; heavy-duty grav nodes
- Tunnel Drive: Type-C; 5.0 ly
- Endurance: 15–18 months
- Crew: 16–24
Role & Performance
Large general freighter with powerful cranes and strong port-side independence for frontier stations.
Cargo & Capacity
- Max cargo mass: 28,000–34,000 t; Hold volume: ~280,000–360,000 m³
- Triple-bay arrangement; dorsal & side gantries; ore and bar-stock options
Systems & Handling
- Reinforced docking hardpoints; thruster ring; redundant tram rails
Crew & Facilities
- 12 single + 8 doubles; med-bay; full workshop; 2× cutters
Mercury-class Interplanetary Transport
Specifications
- Length: 160–175 m
- Displacement: ~34,000–40,000 t
- Propulsion: Dual fusion; high-endurance grav thrusters
- Tunnel Drive: None (interplanetary platform)
- Transit Endurance: 12–18 months in-system
- Crew: 12–18
Role & Performance
In-system cargo mover for planetary belts and moons; optimized for repeated orbital transfers without FTL gear.
Cargo & Capacity
- Cargo mass: 20,000–24,000 t; Hold volume: ~200,000–250,000 m³
- Ventral bay; barge clamp sockets; suit-lock maintenance gallery
Systems & Handling
- High-cycle thrusters; orbital approach computer; tug interface pins
Crew & Facilities
- 6 single + 6 doubles; med locker; compact shop & drone cabinet
Memphis Blue-class Fast Transport
Specifications
- Length: 130–145 m
- Displacement: ~20,000–25,000 t
- Propulsion: Dual fusion; sprint grav package
- Tunnel Drive: Type-C+; 6.0 ly
- Endurance: 10–12 months
- Crew: 10–14
Role & Performance
Priority freight mover maintaining high-tempo rim-to-core corridor schedules.
Cargo & Capacity
- Cargo mass: 10,000–13,000 t; Volume: ~90,000–130,000 m³
- Fast-turn side portals; pallet skates; secure vault locker (small)
Systems & Handling
- Enhanced nav; approach camera grid; sprint-rated RCS seals
Crew & Facilities
- 6–8 doubles; mess/ready room; compact gym bay
Rhodian-class Transport
Specifications
- Length: 190–205 m
- Displacement: ~60,000–74,000 t
- Propulsion: Dual fusion; reinforced grav lattice
- Tunnel Drive: Type-C; 5.0 ly
- Endurance: 16–20 months
- Crew: 20–30
Role & Performance
Kinetics heavy hauler for dense cargo and long-arc corporate logistics routes.
Cargo & Capacity
- Cargo mass: 40,000–50,000 t; Volume: ~420,000–520,000 m³
- Quad-bay layout with trams and heavy cranes; secure cargo vaults
Systems & Handling
- Stability augments; tug sockets; redundant ballast and pump loops
Crew & Facilities
- 16 single + 8 doubles; med-bay; machine shop; 2× cutters & drone suite
Pavonis-class Transport
Specifications
- Length: 165–180 m
- Displacement: ~38,000–46,000 t
- Propulsion: Dual fusion; balanced grav suite
- Tunnel Drive: Type-C; 5.0 ly
- Endurance: 14–18 months
- Crew: 14–22
Role & Performance
Wide-route general freighter with flexible bay partitioning for mixed consignments.
Cargo & Capacity
- Cargo mass: 24,000–28,000 t; Volume: ~250,000–310,000 m³
- Bay bulkheads on rails; dorsal cranes; dual side portals
Systems & Handling
- Approach autopilot; proximity lidar halo; powered container locks
Crew & Facilities
- 10 single + 8 doubles; med locker; workshop; drone bay
Rhinoking-class Transport
Specifications
- Length: 200–215 m
- Displacement: ~70,000–82,000 t
- Propulsion: Dual fusion; heavy grav lattice with tow hardpoints
- Tunnel Drive: Type-C; 5.0 ly
- Endurance: 18–22 months
- Crew: 22–34
Role & Performance
Industrial bulk mover for ore and heavy equipment; ruggedized for debris-laden extraction zones.
Cargo & Capacity
- Bulk mass: 45,000–55,000 t; Volume: ~500,000–620,000 m³
- Reinforced cages; barge clamps; ore slurry piping
Systems & Handling
- Debris-hardened sensors; armored radiator shutters; tug sockets
Crew & Facilities
- 18 single + 8 doubles; med-bay; fab shop; 2× work skiffs
Socrates-class Transport
Specifications
- Length: 160–170 m
- Displacement: ~36,000–42,000 t
- Propulsion: Dual fusion; low-vibration grav nodes
- Tunnel Drive: Type-C; 5.0 ly
- Endurance: 14–16 months
- Crew: 14–20
Role & Performance
Secure cargo carrier designed for high-value or classified consignments under continuous surveillance.
Cargo & Capacity
- Secure payload: 12,000–16,000 t; Volume: ~140,000–190,000 m³
- Vaulted holds; isolation lockers; multi-factor seals
Systems & Handling
- Surveillance grid; integrity beacons; reinforced access control
Crew & Facilities
- 10 single + 5 doubles; secure office; evidence locker; med suite
Terrasat-class Transport
Specifications
- Length: 150–165 m
- Displacement: ~30,000–36,000 t
- Propulsion: Dual fusion; precision grav suite
- Tunnel Drive: Type-B+/C-; 5.0 ly
- Endurance: 12–15 months
- Crew: 12–18
Role & Performance
Satellite, buoy, and infrastructure carrier with clean assembly zones and deploy rail systems.
Cargo & Capacity
- Payload: 14,000–18,000 t; Volume: ~160,000–210,000 m³
- Deploy rails; clamp frames; precision release jigs
Systems & Handling
- High-precision attitude control; optical trackers; stationkeeping assist
Crew & Facilities
- 8 single + 6 doubles; clean bench; tool crib; med locker
Tungsten-class Transport
Specifications
- Length: 175–190 m
- Displacement: ~46,000–56,000 t
- Propulsion: Dual fusion; reinforced grav lattice
- Tunnel Drive: Type-C; 5.0 ly
- Endurance: 15–18 months
- Crew: 16–24
Role & Performance
Heavy industrial transport for oversized equipment and structural loads with reinforced frames.
Cargo & Capacity
- Mass: 30,000–36,000 t; Volume: ~300,000–380,000 m³
- Open-frame fixtures; beam pockets; load cells & lashings
Systems & Handling
- Low-frequency stabilizers; heavy lift gantries; reinforced mounts
Crew & Facilities
- 10 single + 8 doubles; machine & weld shop; med bay
Valentine-class Transport
Specifications
- Length: 160–175 m
- Displacement: ~34,000–40,000 t
- Propulsion: Dual fusion; economy grav suite
- Tunnel Drive: Type-B+/C-; 5.0 ly
- Endurance: 12–15 months
- Crew: 12–18
Role & Performance
Lean-operation freighter popular with independents, offering good margins on seasonal and mixed cargo routes.
Cargo & Capacity
- Mass: 20,000–24,000 t; Volume: ~200,000–250,000 m³
- Dual-bay with pallet skates; dorsal crane; reefer locker option
Systems & Handling
- Standard approach suite; automated tally; container health monitors
Crew & Facilities
- 6 single + 6–8 doubles; med locker; small shop; drone cradle